Mentalization Based Treatment: A Visual Guide I

A psychotherapy that is also a way of life.

I regularly give talks on mentalization-based treatment (MBT). I have a decent slide deck on the topic, so I figured that would make a decent article. My readers will be the judge. I have one book on the topic…available here.

What is this ability that allows humans to understand minds?

We need the ability—from before we can speak—to understand our caregivers. We need to let them know we are hungry or have to poop, or need to sleep. It’s not much more than that. In turn, caregivers need to comprehend the non-verbal communication from their kids. Kiddo mind radar!